Connecting an IQ (2nd gen) Brain to a Computer via USB – VEX Library

It takes just a few steps to connect a VEX IQ Brain to App-Based VEXcode IQ on your Windows, Mac, or Chromebook computer. First, you will need to be sure you have all the components.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Robot Brain (2nd Gen) interface displaying programming options and settings for educational robotics projects, highlighting features for beginners and educators in the VEX IQ ecosystem.

You will need the following:

A USB-C cable (either USB-C to USB-C, or USB-C to USB-A, depending on your device)
An IQ (2nd gen) Brain
An IQ Battery
A Windows, Mac, or Chromebook Computer

After you have gathered your components, complete the following:

Diagram showing how to insert the battery into the VEX IQ Robot Brain (2nd Gen), illustrating the correct orientation and placement of the battery for proper functionality in robotics projects.

Insert the battery into the IQ Brain.

Diagram illustrating the features and components of the VEX IQ Robot Brain (2nd Gen), highlighting its role in educational robotics and programming for beginners.

Turn on the IQ Brain by pressing the checkmark button.

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Connect the USB-C cable to the IQ(gen 2) Brain.

VEXcode IQ icon representing the VEX IQ Robotics platform, designed for educational purposes and beginner robotics enthusiasts, featured in the knowledge base section on Robot Brain (2nd Gen) and related resources.

Launch app-based VEXcode IQ

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Robot Brain (2nd Gen) interface displaying various programming options and settings, illustrating features for educational robotics and programming with VEXcode IQ.

A successful connection is confirmed when the Brain Status Icon in the Toolbar is green.

See this article for more information on interpreting the Brain Status Icon.